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Code Clusters is a fond look back at some of the most interesting and outlandish Code violations published in the pages of EC&M magazine over the past 15 years - the item below is the third in a series of ten....More

Code Clusters is a fond look back at some of the most interesting and outlandish Code violations published in the pages of EC&M magazine over the past 15 years - the item below is the fourth in a series of ten....More

Code Clusters is a fond look back at some of the most interesting and outlandish Code violations published in the pages of EC&M magazine over the past 15 years - the item below is the fifth in a series of ten....More

Code Clusters is a fond look back at some of the most interesting and outlandish Code violations published in the pages of EC&M magazine over the past 15 years - the item below is the sixth in a series of ten....More

Code Clusters is a fond look back at some of the most interesting and outlandish Code violations published in the pages of EC&M magazine over the past 15 years - the item below is the seventh in a series of ten....More

Code Clusters is a fond look back at some of the most interesting and outlandish Code violations published in the pages of EC&M magazine over the past 15 years - the item below is the eighth in a series of ten....More

Code Clusters is a fond look back at some of the most interesting and outlandish Code violations published in the pages of EC&M magazine over the past 15 years - the item below is the ninth in a series of ten....More

Code Clusters is a fond look back at some of the most interesting and outlandish Code violations published in the pages of EC&M magazine over the past 15 years - the item below is the first in a series of ten....More

When we started Illustrated Catastrophes in 1999, we had a feeling it would be popular. But little did we know that it would turn into an EC&M institution. Nearly 15 years later, this department is stronger and more popular than ever. We thought it might be fun to revisit some of the most outlandish Code violations of the past, so the staff dug through the archives to find our all-time favorites. This was no easy task considering how many we had to choose from. These crazy installations still amaze and scare us all at the same time....More

In this episode, Russ discovers a wiring violation in a dwelling unit which is a violation of section 400.8 and 110.3 (b). Someone got creative when installing some lights for a picture and broke a few rules....More

Section 555.13(A)(1) permits the use of PVC as a wiring method for marinas and boatyards; however, the PVC supplying this shore power receptacle is snapped off at the connector, leaving the damaged conductors exposed....More

It feels like just the other day when I sat down to share my thoughts on the release of the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Now, three years later, I’m shaking my head in disbelief as we put the final touches on this important issue....More

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The electrical industry spends hours participating in training in order to understand the revisions found in the 2014 NEC that will enhance electrical safety for our community. Electrical code revisions also serve as a significant catalyst that enables investment,...More